Albert C Read (10 results)
Published by Penguin, New York 1968
- Softcover
- First Edition
Seller: Vashon Island Books, Vashon, WA, U.S.A.Vashon Island Books
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Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Good+. First Thus. A Good + copy. Light wear to wraps. Age discoloration to page edges. Ink to inside front wraps. Highlighting to text. Size: Mass Market Paperback. Book.
Language: English
Published by Seeley & Co., Lond1894 1894
- Hardcover
Seller: Don Kelly Books, London, , United KingdomDon Kelly Books
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Pub. Gold Stamped Cream Cloth. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No as Issued. 82pp. 12 colour plates & 4 b&w.
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Published by Doubleday, Page & Company, New York, New York, U.S.A. 1920
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: The Aviator's Bookshelf, Bumpass, VA, U.S.A.The Aviator's Bookshelf
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Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. 1st Edition. The first person account of the development and flight of three Navy Curtiss flying boats across the Atlantic in 1919. The NC-1 and NC-3 landed at sea after becoming lost in a storm. The NC-1 was destroyed by heavy seas and sank, but the crew was rescued. The NC-3 sailed to its… destination. The NC-4 made it and became the first aircraft to fly across the Atlantic. The book was written by three Naval aviators who participated in the mission. Cdr. Westervelt was in charge of the development, design and construction of the aircraft and planning of the mission. Cdr. Richardson designed the hull of the flying boats and was also one the of pilots of the NC-3. Lt. Cdr. Read was the commander and navigator of the NC-4 that completed the mission. Illustrated with photographs and line drawings. 318 pages. The gilt titles on the spine are faded. Foxing to end papers. Title page is yellowed. Shelf wear to boards. Corners bumped.
More imagesPublished by Seeley and Company Limited, London 1894
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Nick Bikoff, IOBA, Fairfield, NJ, U.S.A.Nick Bikoff, IOBA
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. First Edition. Clean green publishers cloth with bright titles on spine and front cover, beveled edges. Interior of text is tight, clean & intact. Light foxing on pages 3; 64; &. 70 . Illustrated with mostly tissue-protected color plates and b/w engravings. Topics: English work in impressed Horn…; English Bookbinding; Old English Pottery; Fruit Trenchers; English Effigies in Wood and English Enamels. Art; Color & B/W Illustrations. ; Folio 13" - 23" tall; 82 pages.
Published by Seeley and Co. Limited, London 1894
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Lloyd Zimmer, Books and Maps, Chanute, KS, U.S.A.Lloyd Zimmer, Books and Maps
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Cloth - Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. 82 pp, plus plates. Green cloth over beveled boards, with gilt stamped lettering and decoration. Covers show a few light scuffs. Corners are bumped. Book plate on blank front paste down, and inked name and date on blank front free end page.
Published by Seeley and Co, London 1894
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: First Folio A.B.A.A., Paris, TN, U.S.A.First Folio A.B.A.A.
Contact seller5-star sellerFirst edition. First edition. Small folio. viii, 82p, [i, ads]. Illustrated throughout the text and with 16 plates, 12 in color. Includes 6 fine color plates on book bindings. Green cloth over beveled boards with titles in gilt on spine and upper cover and with a figural vignette on the upper cover. Covers English Work in Impres…sed Horn, English Bookbindings, Old English Pottery, Old English Fruit Trenchers, English Effigies in Wood, and English Enamels. Foxing to margins on first black and white plate, all else fine.
Published by Wright Aeronautical Corporation 1928
- Hardcover
- First Edition
- Signed
Seller: Blue Sky Rare Books, Palm Springs, CA, U.S.A.Blue Sky Rare Books
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. First edition, number 427 of only 500 copies of this complete collection of seven prints commemorating milestones in aviation, each signed by the pilot. Very rare thus. All prints fresh and attractive, each in a colored metal frame. A stunning set. Each print approximately 16 x 13.5 inches visibl…e (each print is matted, framed, and glazed in frames of various colors). Each print bears the Currier Press embossed stamp. Prints are bright and fine (very minor marginal creasing and a small closed marginal tear to the Wright print, not affecting image). Previously sold by Baumann Books and coming with their descriptive sheet. Also included is the plain brown portfolio that originally housed the prints. Please note that this set is very heavy in the metal frames. Frank Lemon (illustrator).
- Hardcover
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Seller: True World of Books, Delhi, , IndiaTrue World of Books
Contact seller5-star sellerLeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1920 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd repri…nt. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 360 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 360 Language: English.
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Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, , IndiaGyan Books Pvt. Ltd.
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Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: zxx. Language: zxx. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an…artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1875. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - zxx, Pages: - 166, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 166 166.
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Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, , IndiaGyan Books Pvt. Ltd.
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Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine l…ends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1920. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 360, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 360 360.
